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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.24, 7,119.12 and 2,921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.24, 7,119.12 and 2,921.02 is: 4,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.24 : 7,119.12 = 2,921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.24/7,119.12 = 2,921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.24x = 7,119.12 × 2,921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.24x = 20,795,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,795,091.90/5,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.43

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